The Mirror · Question 23 of 26
Should you let him build with you?
Leo has knocked over your block tower three times now. Every time he says sorry straight away, and every time he really means it — you can tell. Today he's back, asking to build with you again.
What earns a point in this world: Gives a reason that isn't about winning.
Yes, sorry counts!
Reasons a child might give
- He means it. You can hear that he means it.
- If sorry never gets you another chance, why would anyone say it?
- He's not knocking it over on purpose. He's just clumsy.
Not this time!
Reasons a child might give
- Three times is a pattern, not an accident.
- Saying sorry is easy. Being careful is the hard part, and he hasn't done it.
- He can build next to me and we'll see how it goes.
Debate this one against an opponent that argues back.
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